Dr. Michael T Espiritu MD
Orthopedist
575 N Sioux Point Rd North Sioux City SD, 57049About
Dr. Michael Espiritu is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in North Sioux City, SD. Dr. Espiritu specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Espiritu tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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